Separate 1v1s With Targets
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs)(8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Medium-Hard
Time: 10-20 min.
Emphasis: Passing
Field Preparation:
- groups of 8
- grid (20yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
- supply of balls
- repeat setup to accommodate the entire team
Description:
- 2 pairs inside the grid
- 4 neutral players around the grid
- each pair plays a separate 1v1 inside the grid
- two of the four neutral players have soccer balls
- players inside the grid score by passing to a neutral player who doesn’t have a ball
- once a goal is scored the passer runs to receive a new ball from another neutral player as shown
- switch roles after appr. 2 minutes
Variation:
- vary number of pairs inside the grid
- vary number of neutral players with a ball
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- disguise
- vision
- first touch
- communication
- quick decision making
- accuracy over power
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